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“Watching the Latin Ballet perform is watching history, culture, and stories come to life. There is so much heart and passion in their performances and you go away learning something. They are truly a gem in RVA.”
Calendar of Events
Save the dates on our upcoming performances. Stay tuned as we sometimes have additions to our schedule!
Lo Mejor! (excerpts)
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Children’s Hospital
1:00 PM
1000 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
The Latin Ballet will explore the African-Cuban and Spanish rhythms that are the heart of Latin American dance and music as in Alma Latina; along with the blessing, strength and the boundaries of Latin American families as in NuYoRican and Macondo.
MARCEL, A Silent Hero
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Weinstein JCC
7 P.M.
5403 Monument Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23226
Produced by our very own Latin Ballet´s founder, Ana Inés King for the Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Richmond
Marcel, A Silent Hero is a dance theater production inspired by the life and art of marcel marceau, the master of silence and hero of the Holocaust.
¿Qué pasa? Festival!
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
Location: Brown's Island, Richmond, VA 23235
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Latin Ballet of Virginia will be proudly attending the 23rd annual ¿Qué Pasa? Festival presented by The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Join us to enjoy the diversity and beauty of Hispanic and Latin American Cultures.
Fiesta del Sol
Lights Up! Youth Series
Saturday, May 11th,2024
Location: Dominion Energy Center
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Latin Ballet of Virginia performing Fiesta del Sol! at 11:00 AM
The Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series is making its final stop of the season at Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts! This FREE event will offer more than 20 interactive workshops and performances for youth of all ages!
The Latin Ballet of Virginia will be performing Fiesta del Sol! Celebrating the Caribbean's wonderful melting pot of cultures with influences from Native communities, European colonizers and the great African culture that has marked the Caribbean with an incredible Caribbean history.
Milagros
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Location: Ginter Lewis Botanical Garden
6:00 PM
Final performance of our school year. A performing arts interpretation of the magical novel 'MILAGROS, Girl from Away' written by Meg Medina, based on the story of a young girl who uncovers the true meaning of family, the significance of identity, and, most important, the power of a mother’s love. The piece will be performed by the school of the Latin Ballet, the Junior Company and Faculty.
We are honored to partner with Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Newbery Medalist, and author of books for kids of all ages, to bring this book of magical realism to the stage. We are thrilled to announce she will be present at this performance hosting a Q & A session and book signing after the show!
Macondo (excerpts)
Representing the culture of Colombia at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), the Latin Ballet of Virginia will present excerpts from the full production of Macondo, A performing arts interpretation based on the novel “Cien Años de Soledad” (One Hundred Years of Solitude)
Written by: Hispanic Literature Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, creator of magical realism in Hispanic literature.
Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Date and Time: September 9th, 2 performances and activities representing the culture of Colombia between 11 AM and 3 PM
Duration: 40 minutes (Each show)
Saturday, September 16; 4pm
AGUAS is a family-oriented dance-theater production celebrating history, culture and the James River natural treasures. AGUAS honors the commemoration of the end of the war and the freedom of all enslaved African American people. The performance was inspired by John Bryan’s 2023 book, "The James River in Richmond," that not only celebrates the history and beauty of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, but also provides a guide to its recreational opportunities.
Link - Maymont: https://maymont.org/learn/james-river-week/
Saturday, September 30th
· 11 am-12 pm: Workshops Latin America Dance and Culture: 11 AM and 2:30 PM (6O mins. each)
· 1-2 pm: Lecture Presentation Alma Latina: is based on the production of ALMA LATINA: represents the culture, traditions and roots of the Latino American people.
The program includes the demonstration of the Native, African and Spanish influences to the culture of the Caribbean and Latino America
Library: https://www.wrl.org/events/category/performances-for-youth-and-children/list/
FLAMENCO
Learn different Palos (rhythms) of Flamenco, such as Alegrias, Tangos, and Fandangos. Cultural information and the origins of each dance form will be included in the instruction.
Open Level
Taught by international artist, Estefania Isabella Omaña
October 2nd at 5 pm At Dominion Energy Center
600 East Grace Street , Suite 400 | Richmond VA 23219 (Entrance from 7th street, between Broad and Grace streets)
Cost per class: $25 - $10 for current students.
Payment may be via Venmo or PayPal, or pay by check at the studio before the master class.
Make a Payment for your class HERE
AFRICAN CARIBBEAN
Experience Caribbean rhythms and dance forms with African influences, such as mambo, cumbia, salsa, and rumba with our Artistic
Director: Marisol Betancourt Sotolongo
Open Level
Wednesday, October 4th at 6 pm
At Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education
11810 Centre Street Chester, VA 23831
Cost per class: $25 - $10 for current students.
Payment may be via Venmo or PayPal, or pay by check at the studio before the master class.
Make a Payment for your class HERE
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Tuesday, October 10th at 1 pm
Children Hospital
Saturday, October 14th
12:00 noon
Liberation Church, 5501 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225.
Alma Latina
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, LBV will be part of the opening of the Latin Business Expo 2023. Join us in our performance Alma Latina, representing the culture, traditions, and roots of the Latino-American people. The program includes the Native, African and Spanish influences to the culture of the Caribbean and Latino America.
ALMA LATINA (LATIN SOUL) | October 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th. 10:15 AM each day
Alma Latina is a family-oriented dance-theater production celebrating the history that influenced the rhythm, music and dance of Latin America. Through salsa, mambo, tango, flamenco and reggae, the unique, powerful and passionate artists of the Latin Ballet of Virginia will weave tradition, culture and politics into a tapestry of understanding for the soul (Alma), the people and the history of Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain.
Location: Swift Creek Mill Theatre
Purchase tickets at Swift Creek Mill Theatre:
https://www.swiftcreekmill.com/student-matinees
Date and Time: October 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th. 10:15 AM each day.
October 28th
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of one of the most traditional Mexican festivities. This Aztec ritual and commemoration started at least 3,000 years ago. It is a festive interaction that embraces the cycle of life. Mesoamerican natives, African-Americans and Spanish blend their traditions during the celebration.
Two performances and Altar displays at the Rose Garden area at 11 am and 12 pm
November 2nd 12 noon to 4 pm
Dignity Memorial Manasas Virginia
FREE Event!
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of one of the most traditional Mexican festivities. This Aztec ritual and commemoration started at least 3,000 years ago. It is a festive interaction that embraces the cycle of life. Mesoamerican natives, African-Americans and Spanish blend their traditions during the celebration.
GALA
The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
November 2nd at 6:30 pm
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